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Denon AVR-X2900HDAB 7.2 Channel Receiver: HDMI 2.1 with Dirac Live, Web Interface and Advanced Monitoring Features

Following the release of the Denon AVR-S980H, Denon is continuing its home cinema amplifier lineup generation change with the launch of the new AVR-X2900HDAB, the direct successor to the AVR-X2800HDAB.

While the overall architecture remains the same, several key new features have been introduced, including Dirac Live options, a full web interface, and new monitoring capabilities.

Simply put, the Denon AVR-X2900HDAB inherits the technical features of the AVR-X2800HDAB with a few significant evolutions. Among them are the introduction of Dirac Live options, real-time channel-by-channel level monitoring, a setup web interface and Josh.ai compatibility. It is also worth noting that the IMAX Enhanced certification and Dolby Height Virtualization mode found in the X2800HDAB have been removed.

Denon AVR-X2900HDAB: HDMI 2.1, HDR Dolby Vision and Ultra HD 8K Compatibility

Like the Denon AVR-X2800HDAB, it has six HDMI CEC inputs and two outputs, three of which are HDMI 2.1 inputs with HDCP 2.3 certification, supporting 4:4:4 format Ultra HD 4K 120 frames and Ultra HD 8K 60Hz, as well as Freesync, VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, eARC. Ultra HD 8K upscaling remains unchanged, and HDR10+, HDR10, HDR HLG, HDR Dolby Vision signal management are all valid, along with BT.2020 color gamut support. Finally, 1440p passthrough for PC and console gamers is included, and the DAB+ tuner is still onboard.

Denon AVR-X2900HDAB: Dolby Atmos 5.1.2, DTS:X 7.1 and Bluetooth TX

The Denon AVR-X2900HDAB remains a standalone 7.2 channel model compatible with Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 and DTS:X 7.1. The Bluetooth TX function is still supported, allowing the AVR-X2900HDAB to transmit audio signals simultaneously to speakers and Bluetooth headphones, just like the AVR-X2800HDAB. Specifically, Bluetooth LE is implemented. Multizone management functionality from the previous 2800 is also available. This allows for multichannel decoding in the main zone, downmixed stereo output in zone 2, and the ability to combine an audio source with a different video source in the main zone. Distribution of sources to other devices in the Heos ecosystem is still possible through the Heos multiroom module.

Denon AVR-X2900HDAB: Cirrus Logic Dac, High-Res Audio Streaming and Network Compatibility

The dual Dac uses a Cirrus Logic CS4308 (768kHz/32bit, 8 channel) configuration, and the capacitance of the capacitors is now 12,000 microfarads. Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2 (Dolby Atmos Music management support expected through future firmware updates), dual-band Wi-Fi, tuner, UPnP(DLNA) audio gateway, Amazon Music, Deezer, SoundCloud, Tidal compatibility remain unchanged.

In terms of calibration, Odyssey Dynamic Volume and Odyssey Dynamic EQ remain, along with Odyssey MultiEQ XT. It supports DSD 2.8/5.6MHz, up to 192kHz/24bit FLAC/WAVE/ALAC, MP3/WMA/AAC compatibility, and 4/8 ohm impedance management. The Odyssey MultiEQ Editor app is still compatible, and two subwoofer outputs are also retained. Like the X2800HDAB, you can save two different configurations (e.g., 2.0 and 5.1.2) through Odyssey and switch between them instantly.

Denon AVR-X2900HDAB: Dirac Live option, advanced monitoring and web interface

As a major new feature, the AVR-X2900HDAB now offers Dirac Live as an option for the first time in this lineup. It provides on-screen channel level monitoring and settings for direct adjustment. A full web interface is also available (PDF saving functionality will be added through a summer update). Similarly, you can add one of Denon's new Home Wireless speakers as surround channels within a multichannel configuration (see news: Denon Home 200/400/600 speakers - reference for the new HEOS multiroom lineup's Dolby Atmos Music conversion).

Denon AVR-X2900HDAB: 7 x 125W amplification and 70% Guarantee label

Amplifier output remains the same. It delivers 7 x 125W at 6 ohms (7 x 95W at 8 ohms). The 1080p color OSD introduced in the X2800HDAB is reapplied, providing the same detailed information about input and output signals. The four Quick Select buttons on the front panel retain existing premium features (Odyssey, Multiroom, etc.). The new feature of the AVR-X2900HDAB is that Denon introduces a '70% Guarantee' label, guaranteeing that when five channels are driven simultaneously, the amplifier maintains at least 70% of its rated output.

Denon AVR-X2900HDAB, complete connectivity and backlit remote

The connection terminals are the same as the X2800HDAB. Six HDMI inputs (three 2.0b, three 2.1), two HDMI 2.1 outputs, one coaxial, two optical inputs, four stereo RCA, one phono MM input, one preamplifier 2.0 output (Zone 2), one headphone output, two USB host ports (one on the front), one Ethernet port and two subwoofer outputs. Control via the HEOS app is of course still available. Finally, a backlit remote control is included with the Denon AVR-X2900HDAB, and the box is made entirely of 100% recycled cardboard.

Available immediately in black only. Suggested retail price: €999

Denon AVR-X2900HDAB key specifications summary:

• Model: 7.2 channels

• Output: 7 x 125W at 6 ohms, 7 x 95W at 8 ohms

• Inputs: HDMI inputs 6 (2.0b 3 + 2.1 3), optical inputs 2, coaxial 1, stereo RCA 4, phono input (MM) 1, USB host ports 2 (one on the front) and Ethernet port 1• Outputs: 2 HDMI 2.1 outputs, 1 DisplayPort 2.0 output (Zone 2), 2 subwoofer outputs, 1 headphone output, 7 speaker terminals

• OSD functionality

• UPnP(DLNA) audio gateway functionality

• ALLM functionality

• VRR functionality

• QFT functionality

• QMS functionality

• Spotify Connect functionality

• AL32 Multichannel Processing functionality

• Ultra HD 4K/120 frame functionality

• Ultra HD 8K/60 frame functionality

• FLAC compatibility

• ALAC compatibility

• DSD 2.8/5.6MHz compatibility

• WAV compatibility

• MP3 compatibility

• WMA compatibility

• AAC compatibility

• DTS:X audio

• Dolby Atmos 5.2.2 audio

• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer audio functionality

• DTS Virtual:X audio

• eARC functionality

• Odyssey Dynamic Volume processing

• Odyssey Dynamic EQ processing

• Odyssey MultiEQ XT automatic calibration

• Cirrus Logic CS4308 768kHz/32-bit digital-to-analog converter

• HDR10 compatibility

• HDR HLG compatibility

• HDR Dolby Vision compatibility

• 3D Ready compatibility

• HDR10+ compatibility

• BT.2020 compatibility

• Ultra HD Passthrough functionality

• Ultra HD 8K Upscaling functionality (24/25/30/60)

• Ultra HD 4K Upscaling functionality (24/25/30/60/120)

• Network IP control

• Network Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz)

• Network AirPlay 2

• Network Bluetooth TX

• Multimedia Google Assistant

• Multimedia Amazon Alexa

• Multimedia Apple Siri

• Multimedia Roon Ready

• High-res audio streaming via USB/network: Supported

• Internet radio: TuneIn

• High-res Audio certified

• HDCP 2.3 certified

• DAB+ tuner

• Roon Tested

• Headphone output: Supported

• Other: HEOS multiroom module built-in

• Dirac Live calibration option

• Dimensions (W x H x D, mm): 434 x 341 x 237

• Power consumption: 500W (standby 0.1W)

• Weight: 9.5kg

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